Laura Forte Fitness

727-612-2883
Laura@LauraForteFitness.com

Food Friday: Macadamia Nut Crusted Mahi Mahi

By Leave a Comment

Happy Friday!

Here’s a Paleo recipe that you can make in little time that is fresh and light.  I usually gravitate towards salmon, but it is always good to switch up.  I’ll be trying this next week!

Here is a Macadamia Nut Crusted Mahi Mahi recipe.

Ingredients:
2 Mahi Mahi filets (6 oz. each)
1 cup Coconut Milk
3/4 cup roasted Macadamia nuts
1/8 cup almond flour
1/8 cup coconut flour
1/8 cup coconut oil, melted
Salt and pepper to taste
Shredded unsweetened coconut, to taste

Instructions:
1. Place Mahi Mahi in a ziploc bag with the coconut milk and let sit at room temperature for 30-60 minutes.

2. Preheat your oven to 425 degrees.

3. Place your macadamia nuts in a food processor and grind until they are coarsely ground.

4. Add in the coconut flour and almond flour and mix well, then transfer macadamia nut mixture to a bowl.

5. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and brush oil on the sheet so your fish doesnt stick and place Mahi Mahi filets on the baking sheet and salt and pepper each side of fish, to taste.

6. Place in oven and bake for 5 minutes.

7. Add melted coconut oil to macadamia nut mixture and mix well.

8. After the 5 minutes remove your mahi from the oven. Flip the Mahi over and spread your macadamia mixture over the top of the filets and press it down so it sticks. Then add the shredded coconut on top of the mixture.

9. Place the baking sheet back in the oven and cook for an additional 8-10 minutes or until your coconut and macadamia nuts have browned nicely.

10. Remove from the oven and let sit for 10 minutes, then enjoy!

 

*Recipe inspired by http://civilizedcavemancooking.com/

Make this recipe? Let us know what you thought by commenting below!

Carrot Banana Muffins and Paleo Challenge!

By Leave a Comment

It’s Food Friday!

We are starting a Paleo Challenge this week, and YOU are invited to join us.

Starting Saturday, June 30th, your challenge is to be Paleo every day for one week straight.  Be inspired by what others are making!  Post a photo of your paleo meal on the Bay View Boot Camp Page (www.facebook.com/bayviewbootcamp) for the next 7 DAYS STRAIGHT.  I promise you’ll feel better, be more energetic, and you’ll even sleep better.

WHAT YOU CAN EAT:
-Fruits
-Vegetables
-Lean Meats
-Seafood
-Nuts and Seeds
-Healthy Fats

FOODS TO AVOID:
-Dairy
-Grains
-Processed Foods & Sugars
-Legumes
-Starches
-Alcohol

Here are some resources so you can learn more about the Paleo lifestyle.

http://robbwolf.com/what-is-the-paleo-diet/#

http://paleosimplified.com/

http://nomnompaleo.com/

http://www.marksdailyapple.com/

And finally, here is your recipe of the week!  It is inspired from Elana’s Pantry.  Please comment below and let us know if you make these muffins!  They are Paleo-Approved for this week’s challenge.

Carrot Banana Muffins

Ingredients:
2 cups almond flour
2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp celtic sea salt
1 TB cinnamon
1 cup dates, pitted
3 ripe bananas
3 eggs
1 tsp apple cider vinegar
¼ cup coconut oil
1 ½ cups carrots, shredded
¾ cup walnuts, finely chopped
Muffin paper liners

Instructions:
1. In a small bowl, combine dry ingredients: almond flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.

2. In a food processor, combine dates, bananas, eggs, vinegar and oil and transfer the mixture to a large bowl.

3. Blend the dry ingredients into wet mixture until thoroughly combined.

4. Fold in shredded carrots and chopped walnuts.

5. Spoon mixture into paper lined mini muffin pans and bake at 350° for 25 minutes.

Makes 18 muffins

Raw Cherry Crisp (Paleo Friendly)

By Leave a Comment

It’s officially summer!  

If you are looking for a great, Paleo-friendly dessert to pair up with your dinner this weekend, try this recipe below for a Raw Cherry Crisp.  If you like recipes like this one, make sure to sign up for our newsletter so you don’t miss out on our weekly ‘Food Friday’ email!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Paleo-Friendly Cherry Crisp (Serves 8)

Ingredients
2 pounds (about 8 cups) cherries, pitted and quartered
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
3 tablespoons orange juice, divided
1 cup pitted dates
3/4 cup slivered almonds
1/3 cup chia seeds
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Instructions
Toss the cherries with vanilla and 2 tablespoons of orange juice. Spoon into an 8-inch-square dish and smooth the top. In a food processor, combine dates, almonds, chia seeds and cinnamon and process until coarsely ground. Pour in remaining 1 tablespoon orange juice and pulse until combined. Spoon the chia mixture evenly over the top of the cherries.  Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate up to 3 days.  Enjoy!
*Recipe from Whole Foods

My FAVORITE Cauliflower Recipe!!

By 1 Comment

Cauliflower is staple vegetable in our house and I make it at least 1 – 2 times per week to take advantage of its high nutritional content (plus I love the taste of this recipe).  Cauliflower is a non-starchy, cruciferous vegetable that is high in Vitamin C, Vitamin K, folate, fiber, and anti-oxidants.

Keep reading for the recipe I personally make every week below!

How to Select and Store Cauliflower: Look for a clean, creamy white, compact cauliflower and try to avoid brown spotted or dull colored cauliflower.  Choose one that has many thick green leaves.  I like to pick up cauliflower at the local farmer’s market.  Store in a paper or plastic bag in the refrigerator for up to one week and store with stem side down to prevent moisture.  If you purchased pre-cut florets, use within two days for best freshness.  After cooking, try to eat within two to three days.

My FAVORITE Cauliflower Recipe:

Steamed Cauliflower with garlic and red pepper flakes

1 Head cauliflower
¼ Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 Large cloves garlic, minced or through a garlic press
1 Tablespoon anchovy paste
¼ Teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 Tablespoon fresh chopped parsley

1. Rinse and cut cauliflower into florets. Steam cauliflower until fork tender.

2. In a saute pan, put in olive oil, garlic, anchovy paste, and red pepper flakes and cook over medium for 1 minute, careful not to burn the garlic.

3. Add the cauliflower to the pan and with a wooded spoon, break up the cauliflower into little pieces a little bigger than peas.

4. Cook for 2 minutes and add fresh parsley when finished.  Remove from heat and check for seasoning. Add a little sea salt (to taste) and enjoy!

Thank you to Eileen and Paleo Simplified for this recipe.  This is one my mom used to make for us growing up and I could eat the whole bowl!

Please let us know if you make it and comment below!

[fblike style=”standard” showfaces=”false” width=”450″ verb=”like” font=”arial”]

[fbshare type=”button”]

Healthy Thanksgiving Menu

By 1 Comment

It is hard to believe that Thanksgiving is in just a few days!  Time really flew this year!!  If you are planning your menu for Thanksgiving and find yourself struggling with finding some healthy recipes, look no further.

Here is a sample menu that you can make or choose a dish or two to bring to your holiday gathering.  Please let us know if you have any additional healthy favorite recipes that you would like to share!

Please click on the food item for all recipes!

Breakfast

Pumpkin Spice Protein Shake – This is a delicious healthy smoothie to give you energy and get your day started right before the holiday feast begins!  This recipe is actually compliments of my mom – visit her blog at www.PaleoSimplified.com.

Appetizers

Coconut Curry Butternut Squash Soup – Excellent soup that I made for dinner last week that is light, healthy, and has a great flavor.

Prosciutto-Wrapped Crudites – Perfect light appetizer for the Thanksgiving holiday.  It is a tradition in our family to always have an antipasti plate (with olives, roasted peppers, etc.) and this is a great addition to an appetizer plate or served alone.  Recipe from Giada De Laurentiis!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Main Dish

Lemon-Garlic Roast Turkey & White Wine Gravy – Rather than using a conventional supermarket turkey that has been “enhanced” with sodium solution, chose an organic turkey.  This turkey recipe is from Eating Well.

Sides

Mashed Rutabaga with Sauteed Onions – This is an excellent Paleo (gluten free, dairy free) side dish that you can serve with your turkey feast!  Make it in place of mashed potatoes for a healthier option.  Tastes similar to a mild turnip!  Also from www.PaleoSimplified.com.

Wild Rice, Pecan, and Fruit Stuffing – Swap out the traditional bread stuffing with this healthy alternative.  I found this recipe on Bon Appetit!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dessert

Skinny Apple Cobbler – If you are going to eat dessert – try to have portion control and not go overboard!  This is a great recipe will save you loads of calories as compared to your traditional apple pie recipe, but you won’t taste the difference!

Gluten-free Cranberry Peach Crumble  – Try this fruit crisp for a sweet finish on your Thanksgiving dinner!  This recipe comes from a wonderful blog called Gluten Free Goddess.

I hope you all have a happy Thanksgiving!!  If you make any of the dishes above, or your own healthy dish, please post a photo on our Facebook page.

Have a happy holiday,
Laura

LET US HELP!

Tell us what your fitness goals are...

KEEP IN TOUCH!

CONTACT US

SERVING DOWNTOWN
ST. PETERSBURG,
ST. PETE BEACH, AND SURROUNDING AREAS